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March 27, 2023
Representative Kane Files Thirty Bills For the 193rd Legislative Session
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March 27, 2023
House and Senate Enact $388.6M Supplemental Budget to Support Free School Meals Program, Family Shelters and other Critical Funding Needs
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March 23, 2023
Representative Kane Supports $350 Million Bond Authorization to Assist with Local Transportation Projects
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March 21, 2023
Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators Announces Strategic and Legislative Priorities for 193rd Session
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March 20, 2023
Women's Caucus Lays Out Objectives for New Session
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March 2, 2023
Local Legislative Delegation Receives Committee Assignments
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March 2, 2023
TikTok's Time May be Running Out on State-Owned Devices
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March 2, 2023
Rep. Kane Supports Supplemental Spending Bill to Fund School Meals and Extend Remote Public Meetings
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February 23, 2023
Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators Celebrates Members Appointed to Leadership Positions in 193rd Legislative Session
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February 23, 2023
Representative Kane Receives Committee Assignments for the 2023-2024 Legislative Session
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February 17, 2023
House Committee Assignments Set: Where Worcester County Lawmakers Stand
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February 13, 2023
Westborough to Confront Cybersecurity Threat with New Training
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February 10, 2023
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces 2023 Municipal Cybersecurity Awareness Grant Program Awards
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February 7, 2023
SYFS Awarded Grant for Mental Health First Aid Training
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February 3, 2023
Rep. McGovern Announces Funding for Shrewsbury Family Services Center
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February 3, 2023
Massachusetts Parentage Act Reintroduced to Protect Children in LGBTQ Families and Beyond
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January 26, 2023
State Legislature's Food Caucus Gearing Up for Push to Fight Hunger
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January 26, 2023
Food System Caucus Gearing Up for Push to Fight Hunger
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January 9, 2023
Funding Renewed for Shrewsbury Fire Safety Programs
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January 9, 2023
Fales Elementary School Hosts Ribbon Cutting, Open House
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January 3, 2023
Governor Baker Signs Westborough Home Rule Petition for the Department of Public Works into Law.
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December 29, 2022
Once Baker's Heir Apparent, Karyn Polito will leave office with him. Some in the GOP hope it's not for good.
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December 16, 2022
Baker-Polito Administration Announces $28.5 Million in Available Funding for FY24 Food Security Infrastructure Grants
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December 14, 2022
BORO Program a Sweet Way to Help Students in Transition
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November 21, 2022
Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators Appoints New Co-Chairs and Board of Directors for 2023-2024 Legislative Session
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November 11, 2022
State Legislators Urge DPU Action on Energy Rate Increases
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November 11, 2022
Airforce Veteran Flies High for Veterans Day
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November 11, 2022
Shrewsbury Commemorates Veterans Day
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November 10, 2022
Tuesday's Election Results in a Mixed Bag for Lawmakers in Central Massachusetts
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November 9, 2022
The Results: See Who Won in Central Mass
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November 8, 2022
2022 Mass Election Results: 11th Worcester State House District (Hannah Kane vs. Stephen Fishman)
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November 8, 2022
Rep. Hannah Kane Faces Opponent for the First TIme in Shrewsbury-Westborough District
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November 4, 2022
Westborough Receives $4,000,000 for Otis Street Infrastructure Improvement
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October 28, 2022
Shrewsbury Gets Two MassWorks Grants for Big Infrastructure Projects
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October 24, 2022
Support for Re-election
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October 20, 2022
Local Follow Up to White House Conference on Hunger
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October 18, 2022
Shrewsbury Select Board Name Change Approved
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October 13, 2022
Massachusetts Legislators Urge DPU Action on Winter Energy Rate Increases
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October 8, 2022
US Rep. McGovern Brings Hunger Up Close to Seats of Power-Again
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September 30, 2022
Shrewsbury Takes a Step Forward to Join Assabet District
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October 1, 2022
Cautious Optimism: Sturdy Hopeful New State Mental Health Care Law Will Ease Behavioral Health Crisis
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September 30, 2022
Representative Kane Highlights the Accomplishments and Shortcomings of the 2021-2022 Legislative Session
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September 27, 2022
Representative Kane Maintains Perfect Voting Record
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September 26, 2022
Caucus of Women Legislators Seeks Diverse Applicants to Serve as Commissioners
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September 23, 2022
Massachusetts Prison Weight Rooms Temporarily Closed, Advocates Push for Change After Correction Officer Attacked
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September 23, 2022
Hannah Kane Charity Classic Raises $60,000
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September 21, 2022
MassBio Patient Advocacy Summit Attendees Leave with New Tools to Elevate the Patient Voice
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September 20, 2022
Shrewsbury 'Select Board' Name Change Approved by State
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September 15, 2022
Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen Renamed to Select Board
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September 8, 2022
Rt. 20 Improvements Coming to Shrewsbury: 'It Pays to be Brave'
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September 8, 2022
Route 20 Overhaul Project Gets $15.4 million in Funding
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August 26, 2022
Shrewsbury Fire Department Hosts Annual Firefighter Award Ceremony
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August 22, 2022
8th Annual Hannah Kane Charity Classic Again Raises $60,000 for Local Charities
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August 18, 2022
Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators Celebrates Signing of Women's Rights History Trail Legislation
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August 10, 2022
Lawmakers, Advocates Hit Baker's Opt-In Approach to Public Health
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August 4, 2022
Westborough Welcomes The Coop to Town
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August 4, 2022
Representative Kane Supports Passage of Comprehensive Mental Health Access Bill
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August 2, 2022
Representative Kane Supports Bill to Promote Equity in the State's Cannabis Industry
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August 2, 2022
Representative Kane Supports Legalized Sports Betting
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August 2, 2022
Legislature Passes Landmark Mental Health Reform
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July 31, 2022
Representative Kane Supports $11.3 billion Transportation Infrastructure and Climate Bill
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July 29, 2022
Public Health Leaders Praise Passage of Bill to Fix Local Public Health System
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July 29, 2022
Representative Kane Backs Licensing and Education Bill to Support Military Families
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July 29, 2022
Representative Kane's Legislation to Address Local and Regional Public Health Disparities Unanimously Passes the House of Representatives
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July 29, 2022
Shrewsbury and Westborough Student Leaders Intern for Representative Kane at the State House
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July 29, 2022
Representative Kane Supports State Soldiers' Homes Oversight and Governance Reforms
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July 28, 2022
Massachusetts House Passes Legislation to Establish an Effective and Equitable Local Public Health System
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July 27, 2022
With Time Short, Lawmakers Seek to Reshape Local Public Health
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July 27, 2022
Massachusetts Legislature Passes Comprehensive Legislation Protecting Access to Reproductive and Gender-Affirming Care
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July 27, 2022
Representative Kane Supports $5.2 Million Bond Bill to Maintain State and Municipal Infrastructure
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July 22, 2022
Representative Kane Supports Comprehensive Climate Bill Promoting Clean Energy and Offshore Wind
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July 20, 2022
Massachusetts Legislature Passes FY23 Budget
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July 19, 2022
Representative Kane Supports Passage of $52.7 Billion State Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
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July 15, 2022
Rep. Kane Supports $4.3 Billion Bill Promoting Economic Development, Tax Relief, and COVID Recovery Efforts
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July 13, 2022
Senator Eldridge, Representative Gregoire, and Representative Kane Announce a $9.4 Million State-Funded Grant to Westborough Public Library
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July 8, 2022
Rep. Kane Supports Omnibus Veterans Bill
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July 5, 2022
Senator Eldridge, Representative Gregoire, and Representative Kane Announce $11,161 MassTrails Grant to Westborough for Bowman Bridge Replacement Project
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July 5, 2022
Representative Kane Appointed to Women's Rights History Trail Task Force
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June 30, 2022
Mental Health Conferees to Start Talks Thursday
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June 30, 2022
Rep. Kane Supports Legislation to Empower Patients in their Medical Treatment Decisions
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June 27, 2022
Maribeth Lynch of Shrewsbury Named a 2022 Commonwealth Heroine
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June 27, 2022
After Biden Calls to Suspend Federal Gas Tax, Some Central Mass. Democrats Support State Level Proposal
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June 27, 2022
My Turn: Why the Legislature Must Act of Vital Public Health System Reforms
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June 24, 2022
Rep. Kane Supports $10.9 Billion Infrastructure Bill
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June 17, 2022
Rep. Kane Supports Mental Health Parity Bill
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June 17, 2022
Representative Kane Supports $350M Municipal Transportation Infrastructure Bond Authorization
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June 8, 2022
Rep. Kane Supports Governor's Veto to Prevent Undocumented Immigrants from Obtaining a Mass. Driver's License
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June 7, 2022
Shrewsbury Shows Up to Honor Those Who Gave All to Preserve Our Freedom
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June 7, 2022
Women's Suffrage Leaders to Highlight Proposed Massachusetts Women's Right's History Trail
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June 2, 2022
Shrewsbury Opens Community Fridge Near Senior Center
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May 25, 2022
Rep. Kane Multi-Year Bond Bill to Maintain Municipal and State Infrastructure
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May 24, 2022
Rep. Kane Supports Cannabis Bill to Promote Industry Parity
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May 4, 2022
Westborough Business Leaders Celebrate Recent Growth at Year in Review Awards Breakfast
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April 29, 2022
Representative Kane Supports Passage of $49.7 Billion House Budget for Fiscal Year 2023
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April 15, 2022
Baker-Polito Administration Awards $22.5 Million to Strengthen the Massachusetts Food Supply System
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April 7, 2022
Region Reflects on Career of Sen. Harriette Chandler
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April 4, 2022
Representative Kane Announces $100 million in Winter Recovery Assistance Funding for Municipalities
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March 31, 2022
Representative Kane Supports $350 Million Bond Authorization for Local Transportation Infrastructure
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March 30, 2022
Senator Eldridge, Rep. Gregoire, and Rep. Kane Announce $81,411 Grant to SEM in Westborough
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March 23, 2022
Resident Coordinates International Women's Day Celebration
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March 18, 2022
Rep. Kane's Legislation Establishing a Women's Rights History Trail Program in Massachusetts Passes House Unanimously
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March 10, 2022
Rep. Kane Supports Extending Outdoor Dining and Cocktails-To-Go as Part of $1.6B Supplemental Budget
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March 4, 2022
Rep. Kane Supports Bill to Promote Offshore Wind Development and Job Creation in Massachusetts
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March 3, 2022
Rep. Kane Calls on State Treasurer to Divest Russian Business Holdings from Massachusetts Pension Fund
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February 17, 2022
Rep. Kane Opposes Bill to Provide Mass. Driver's Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants
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February 11, 2022
Rep. Kane Supports Bill to Improve Oversight and Governance of the State's Soldiers' Homes
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January 28, 2022
FIA New-England Celebrates 73rd Republic Day in Worcester, MA
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January 20, 2022
CCC Chair troubled by "predatory financing deals"
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January 20, 2022
2022 Supplemental Budget
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January 12, 2022
Shrewsbury Fire Department Awarded Funding from the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program
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January 11, 2022
Sophia Flionis, New Office Hire
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January 5, 2022
Shrewsbury holds topping off ceremony at new police station
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December 20, 2021
Shrewsbury receives funds to establish food bank
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December 16, 2021
AFT's Statement on the Passage of Massachusetts' $4 Billion COVID-19 Relief Spending Package
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December 15, 2021
Local communities to receive earmarks through state spending bill
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December 9, 2021
Ohio tragedy cited in push for emergency insulin law
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December 6, 2021
Legislature passes American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), FY21 Surplus Spending Bill
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December 2, 2021
With new advocacy strategy, Cannabis Control Commission urging lawmakers to create equity fund
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December 2, 2021
Shrewsbury reacts as Baker, Polito say they will not seek third term
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December 1, 2021
COVID-19 Remembrance Day effort picking up steam on Beacon Hill
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November 29, 2021
Condo boards have "really gotten away with a lot." It's time for real rules to protect owners.
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November 18, 2021
Rep. Kane supports bill to protect community hospitals from unfair competition
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November 17, 2021
Rep. Kane supports genocide education bill
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November 15, 2021
Westboro's Johnsons receive the 2021 Good Scout Award
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November 15, 2021
Shrewsbury thanks its veterans at Veterans Day event
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November 15, 2021
Shrewsbury Council on Aging hosts veterans' lunch
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November 12, 2021
Westborough holds Veterans Day observances
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November 9, 2021
First look of Worcester's new Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic
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November 2, 2021
Rep. Kane Supports $3.8B COVID relief bill
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November 1, 2021
Shrewsbury remembers domestic violence victims at vigil
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October 28, 2021
Rep. Golden & Rep. Kane Announce Massachusetts Legislative Caucus on Cancer Awareness
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October 21, 2021
House approves new redistricting maps for 2022 elections
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October 7, 2021
Rep. Kane supports student nutrition bill
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September 24, 2021
Dedication of the Beal School
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September 24, 2021
Rep. Kane rejects House re-opening plan, saying it lacks key details and accountability
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September 21, 2021
A united force: Massachusetts Caucus of Women Legislators
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September 21, 2021
Coalition: Use ARPA $$$ To Fix "Broken" Public Health Systems
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September 20, 2021
Seven Hills opens new behavioral health center on Gold Star Blvd.
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September 16, 2021
Indians join US activists saluting 9/11 victims
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September 2, 2021
Shrewsbury Police Dept. Invites Residents to Groundbreaking
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September 1, 2021
Hannah Kane Charity Classic Golf Tournament raises $60,000
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August 19, 2021
Beacon Hill Roll Call
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August 4, 2021
Westborough receives funds for Jackstraw Brook project
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August 3, 2021
Shrewsbury Police will soon wear body cameras
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July 29, 2021
Rep. Kane calls for public hearing on Governor Baker's expanded sales tax holiday proposal
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July 28, 2021
Rep. Kane supports Governor Baker's call for reinstating the state's charitable tax deduction
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July 28, 2021
Chapter 90 bond bill unanimously passes both houses of Mass. Legislature
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July 26, 2021
Senator Moore and Representative Kane announce that Shrewsbury has been deemed eligible for funding through MassDOT's Highway Division
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July 26, 2021
Senator Eldridge and Representative Kane Highlight Climate Resiliency Grant
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July 26, 2021
Preparations Underway for Children's COVID-19 Vaccine
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July 23, 2021
Representative Kane supports bill legalizing sports betting in Massachusetts
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July 23, 2021
MMTA workforce solutions amendment passes state budget
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July 15, 2021
Representative Kane supports enactment of Chapter 90 Bond Bill
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July 9, 2021
Representative Kane supports passage of $48.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2022
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July 9, 2021
Rep. Kane awarded 2021 NORD Rare Impact Award
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July 8, 2021
Rep. Kane calls for increased transparency in conducting House sessions, committee hearings, and polls
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July 1, 2021
Rep. Kane supports Governor's veto striking project labor agreement from Holyoke Soldiers' Home bill
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June 28, 2021
Shrewsbury Troop 4 celebrates Eagle Scouts at ceremony
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June 23, 2021
Developer: Proposed warehouse near Shrewsbury/Boylston border won't have negative traffic impact
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June 23, 2021
Representative Kane Supports House passage of Chapter 90 bond bill
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June 17, 2021
Signs restricting South Street turns to be installed in Shrewsbury
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June 17, 2021
Beth Casavant of Shrewsbury named a 2021 Commonwealth Heroine
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June 16, 2021
State urged to form equity fund to address cannabis industry access
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June 10, 2021
Representative Kane opposes plan to circumvent committee process to make mail-in voting permanent
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June 9, 2021
Representative Kane opposes graduated income tax amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution
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May 13, 2021
House budget details state aid to area communities
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May 4, 2021
Shrewsbury seeks federal funding for Route 20 safety improvements
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April 30, 2021
Westborough regional collaborative expands MetroWest vaccine access
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April 30, 2021
Representative Kane supports passage of $47.7B House budget for Fiscal Year 2022
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April 24, 2021
Lawmakers, MMA Working Through Local Health Funding
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April 24, 2021
Shrewsbury Selectmen review Route 20 Corridor turning restrictions
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April 24, 2021
Hudson's Mary-Lee King feted for 40 years of Mass. government service
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April 22, 2021
Letter: Support Shrewsbury's $9.5 million operational override question
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April 9, 2021
The House of Representatives Adopts Resolution Declaring Their Full Support for and Solidarity with AAPI Communities in the Commonwealth, Signed by 120 Representatives
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April 9, 2021
The Baker-Polito Administration Announces Grant Awards for Local Fire Departments Throughout the Commonwealth
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April 8, 2021
Rep. Kane responds to Route 20 traffic concerns after school bus crash
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March 30, 2021
Representative Kane appointed to Commission on Malnutrition Prevention Among Older Adults
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March 25, 2021
Representative Kane supports COVID-19 relief bill to assist small businesses and workers
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March 12, 2021
Representative Kane supports bill expanding mail-in voting option until June 30
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March 5, 2021
Thank you to Kane and Moore
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March 5, 2021
Rep. Kane calls for swift action on bills to provide financial relief to small businesses
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March 3, 2021
Representative Kane and Senator Moore Announce Shrewsbury Awarded Grant for Improving Public Spaces
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March 2, 2021
Central Mass. teenagers' student organization goes nationwide to end systemic racism
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February 25, 2021
Rep. Kane supports proposed rules changes promoting increased transparency for legislative committees
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February 23, 2021
NORD Announces This Year's Heroes of Rare Disease
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February 22, 2021
Legislative delegation updates Shrewsbury Board of Selectmen on budget matters
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February 19, 2021
Representative Kane appointed to Rare Disease Advisory Council
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February 17, 2021
Representative Kane receives committee assignments for 2021-2022 session
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February 4, 2021
MetroWest and Central Mass Legislators Request Answers from Baker Administration about Vaccine Distribution
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February 3, 2021
Women's Commission Listens to Testimony About Racial Prejudice & Systematic Oppression in MetroWest
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January 29, 2021
Rep. Kane announces COVID-19 state grants for local school districts
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January 26, 2021
Representative Kane maintains perfect voting record
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January 20, 2021
Representative Kane was sworn in to continue serving the Shrewsbury community
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January 8, 2021
State lawmakers condemn Capitol siege: Central Mass. GOP delegation denounces violence, riots
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January 8, 2021
Legislature passes $16.5B Transportation Bond Bill, $626M Economic Development Bond Bill
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January 7, 2021
Rep. Kane co-sponsored legislation to address sexual violence and misconduct on college campuses passes
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January 5, 2021
Rep. Kane supports climate change bill targeting net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
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December 28, 2020
Mizikar reviews Shrewsbury COVID-19 news; CARES Act
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December 24, 2020
Representative Kane supports expanded telehealth options and rate parity for Massachusetts residents
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December 14, 2020
Beacon Hill Roll Call
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December 11, 2020
Rep. Kane opposes the "Police reform" bill in Mass.
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December 4, 2020
Representative Kane supports passage of $46.2 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2021
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December 2, 2020
Proposed MBTA cuts will affect MetroWest, Milford area commuters
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December 2, 2020
Westborough awarded funding through the MassWorks program
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December 2, 2020
Rep. Kane opposes police reform bill compromise
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November 21, 2020
Easthampton school board votes 4-3 to halt in-person learning
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November 16, 2020
Addition of abortion proposal in state budget draws criticism from Gov. Charlie Baker for mixing policy with budget
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November 13, 2020
Representative Kane supports passage of $46.3 billion House budget for Fiscal Year 2021
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November 12, 2020
Governor signs bill to give Ava Roy her firefighter father's pension
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November 12, 2020
Veterans honored in Shrewsbury
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November 10, 2020
Among Elected Officials, A Strong Consensus Against I-90 Viaduct On the Charles River
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November 8, 2020
Rep. Kane supports $423M FY20 closeout budget
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November 6, 2020
Women Set to Reach New High in Mass. Legislature
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November 5, 2020
House Session Summary - Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020
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October 29, 2020
Beacon Hill Roll Call regular weekly report
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October 29, 2020
A Trend in Worcester County: Increasing Support for Republican Presidents
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October 29, 2020
Additional unemployment benefits approved for 17,000 MA residents who failed to qualify for Lost Wages Assistance Program
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October 28, 2020
CCC Delays Delivery Rules After Objections from Lawmakers
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October 27, 2020
Worcester-area officials voice concern over pot delivery plans
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October 26, 2020
Kane supports public safety complex
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October 20, 2020
Marijuana Home Delivery Plan Goes Too Far, Lawmakers Say
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October 19, 2020
QCC announces it will stick with remote learning rest of this year
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October 2, 2020
Shrewsbury receives state grant to develop ADA compliant crosswalks, bike racks
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September 30, 2020
Coalition calls for Accelerating Improvements to Local Public Health
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September 29, 2020
Legislators update on Westborough commuter rail parking lot project
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September 25, 2020
State legislators update Westborough officials on Eversource project
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September 24, 2020
Shrewsbury Awarded Funding through the Shared Streets Program
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September 24, 2020
Representative Kane Maintains Perfect Voting Record
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August 28, 2020
Sixth Annual Hannah Kane Charity Golf Classic raises $60,000 for three local charities
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August 26, 2020
Rep. Kane Highlights the Legislative Accomplishments, Shortcomings of the 2019-2020 Session
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August 3, 2020
Legislators Agree To Bill Expanding Student Access To School Breakfast
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August 3, 2020
Legislature’s Food System Caucus Works To Combat Food Insecurity And Support The Massachusetts’ Food System During Pandemic
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August 1, 2020
Rep. Kane Supports Climate Change Bill Setting Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target For 2050
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July 29, 2020
Rep. Kane Supports Bill Expanding Telehealth Options
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July 31, 2020
Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus Reendorses Incumbent Female Legislators
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July 29, 2020
Rep. Kane Supports Extension Of Formal Sessions, But Calls For More Transparency In Scheduling, Polling Decisions
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July 29, 2020
Rep. Kane Supports Economic Development, Jobs Creation Bill
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July 28, 2020
House And Senate Approve Three-Month Interim Budge
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July 28, 2020
House And Senate Agree To Bill Expanding Student Access To School Breakfast In Massachusetts
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July 25, 2020
Rep. Kane Opposes Policing Reform Bill, Saying It Goes Too Far
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July 20, 2020
State Lawmakers Call For Action On Wind Farm
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July 16, 2020
Sixth Annual Hannah Kane Golf Tournament To Be Held Aug. 17
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July 9, 2020
Rep. Kane Supports Bill Expanding DCF’s Reporting Requirements And Establishing A Foster Parents’ Bill Of Rights
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July 9, 2020
Rep. Kane Supports Bill To Help Coordinate State’s Response To EEE Public Health Threat
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June 30, 2020
House And Senate Reach agreement On Expanded Voting Options For 2020 State And Municipal Elections
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June 30, 2020
Rep. Kane Announces Over $1.7M In Road And Bridge Funding For Shrewsbury And Westborough
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June 30, 2020
Rep. Kane Supports Legislative Commission To Address Racial Inequities In Maternal Health
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June 24, 2020
Rep. Kane Supports Designating Juneteenth Independence Day As An Official State Holiday
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June 24, 2020
House Passes Bill To Leverage Federal Reimbursement For State’s Response To COVID-19 Pandemic
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June 17, 2020
Rep. Barber Leads Effort To Ensure Meal Sites For Children Continue
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June 12, 2020
Maureen Johnson Of Westborough and Kim Pettingill-Long of Shrewsbury named 2020 Commonwealth Heroines
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June 7, 2020
Shrewsbury Students Hold Peaceful Day Long Black Lives Matter Protest
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June 6, 2020
House, Senate Pass Municipal Governance Assistance Bill
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June 5, 2020
House Approves Bill Offering Expanded Voting Options For 2020 State And Municipal Elections
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June 3, 2020
House Approves Restaurant Relief Act To Assist Massachusetts Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
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June 1, 2020
$15.4M Shrewsbury Route 20 Project Approved By MassDOT
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May 28, 2020
For Many Facets Of Community, Pandemic’s Impact Includes Food Insecurity
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May 28, 2020
House And Senate Finalize Bill Calling For Additional Data Collection And Reporting On COVID-19 And Treatment Disparities
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May 22, 2020
House And Senate Approve Unemployment Insurance Changes To Assist Laid-Off Workers, Employers
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May 20, 2020
Rep. Kane Supports $1.7B Bond Bill To Fund Information Technology Upgrades, Public Safety Improvements
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May 13, 2020
Rep. Kane Supports Short-Term Borrowing Bill To Address Revenue Shortfall Caused By Pandemic, Tax Filing Extension
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May 1, 2020
Governor Baker Signs Legislation to Improve Municipal Public Health Services
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April 27, 2020
State Legislature Continues To Take Action To Address COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 24, 2020
Beacon Hill Roll Call
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April 24, 2020
House And Senate Authorize Virtual Notarizations
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April 17, 2020
Governor Baker Signs Bill Granting Liability Protections To Health Care Workers And Facilities During Pandemic
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April 17, 2020
House, Senate Finalize Temporary Moratorium On Evictions And Foreclosures During Pandemic
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April 10, 2020
House, Senate Give Board Of Elementary And Secondary Education The Power To Waive MCAS requirements
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April 8, 2020
CVS COVID-19 Testing Site In Shrewsbury To Close
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April 3, 2020
Coronavirus: 29 Mass. Lawmakers Ask Gov. Charlie Baker To Waive Credentialing Requirements So School Nurses Can Help With COVID-19 Response
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April 3, 2020
Bill To Keep Local Government Running During COVID-19 Pandemic Now On Governor’s desk
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April 3, 2020
House Approves Moratorium On Evictions And Foreclosures During COVID-19 Pandemic
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April 2, 2020
Sampler: Shrewsbury Library Director Retires
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March 28, 2020
Chinese Language School Raising Funds For Medical Professionals
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March 27, 2020
House Approves Legislation To Help Keep Local Government Running During COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 24, 2020
Representative Hannah Kane And Senator Michael Moore File Legislation To Cover Overtime Costs For Municipal Public Safety Officials
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March 23, 2020
Rep. Kane Announces Passage Of Bill To Temporarily Postpone Municipal Elections During COVID-19 Pandemic
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March 20, 2020
Rep. Kane: Legislature Taking Proactive Steps To Protect Public, Assist Workers During Coronavirus Outbreak
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March 18, 2020
COVID-19 Testing Center Installed At The Shrewsbury CVS On Route 9
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March 16, 2020
Rep. Kane Cancels March Office Hours In District
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March 13, 2020
Massachusetts Legislature Approves A $15 Million Fund In Response To The Coronavirus Outbreak
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March 10, 2020
15-40 Connection Educates Shrewsbury High School Students On Early Cancer Detection
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March 10, 2020
Beacon Hill Roll Call Regular Weekly Report
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March 10, 2020
Community Advocates Celebrate The Retirement Of Shrewsbury Library Director Ellen Dolan
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March 9, 2020
House Approves $18.2 Billion Transportation Bond Bill
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March 6, 2020
Westborough House Delegation Works Together To Secure Policy And Funding Changes In $18.2 Billion Transportation Bond Bill
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March 5, 2020
Representative Kane Opposes Proposed Multi-million Dollar Tax Increase Package
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March 4, 2020
Farm Food Benefits Program Revived
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March 4, 2020
Healthy Incentives Program Suspension Scheduled To End Two Months Earlier Than Expected
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March 2, 2020
Rep. Kane Announces March Office Hours In District
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February 28, 2020
House Unanimously Passes Legislation To Improve Municipal Public Health Services
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February 27, 2020
Should Massachusetts Levy Civil Fines Those Who Sell Marijuana Without License
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February 27, 2020
Representative Kane’s Bill Promoting Regional Collaboration On Public Health Services Passes The House Unanimously
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February 27, 2020
Lack Of Commuter Rail Oarking, Crowded Trains Are Barriers To Boosting ‘T’ Ridership
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February 25, 2020
State Lawmaker Demands Answers On How Marijuana Taxes Are Spent
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February 24, 2020
Dignitaries Gather For ‘Topping Off’ Ceremony At The New Beal School Site In Shrewsbury
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February 21, 2020
More Aggressive Tax Collections From Unlicensed Pot Sellers Recommended In Mass.
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February 20, 2020
Training Grants Awarded To Shrewsbury And Westborough Businesses
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February 17, 2020
Holliston Resident Part Of Push To Create Alliance For Rare Diseases
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February 13, 2020
As I See It: Healthy Incentives Program Worth Year-Round Investment
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February 13, 2020
Baker’s Anti-Stoned Driving Bill Is Dead — But Marijuana Cafés And Employee Protections Move Ahead In Legislature
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February 11, 2020
Beacon Hill Roll Call Regular Weekly Report
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February 10, 2020
Rep. Kane Named To Special Commission on Family Care And Child Care Service
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February 10, 2020
Nationally Recognized Speaker Dr. Ruth Potee To Present “Under Construction What Every Parent Must Know About Your Tween/Teens Brain Development”
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February 7, 2020
Representative Kane Rejects Effort To Diminish Local Control Over Marijuana Host Community Agreements
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February 7, 2020
89 State Lawmakers Send Baker-Polito Administration Bi-Partisan, Bicameral Letter Underscoring “Deep disappointment” Over Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) Suspension
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February 3, 2020
State Lawmakers Wear Red To Bring Awareness To Women’s No. 1 Health Threat: Cardiovascular Disease
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February 1, 2020
Legislative Panel Addresses Issues At Corridor 9/495 Event In Westborough
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January 28, 2020
Pot Shops Warned To Watch Out For ‘Smurfs’ And ‘Loopers’
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January 22, 2020
Representative Kane Supports ‘Nicky’s Law’
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January 14, 2020
SYFS Presents The 2020 Harry S. Cutting Jr. Award To Ellen Dolan
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January 8, 2020
Rep. Kane Appointed To State Commission On Homeless Youth
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January 7, 2020
The New England Center For Children Hosts Legislators' Day To Raise Awareness Of Private Special Education Schools
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December 31, 2019
Rep. Kane Announces February Office Hours In District
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December 29, 2019
One Big Barrier To MBTA ridership? Not Enough Space For Cars
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December 22, 2019
Shrewsbury Marks First Night Of Hanukkah With Menorah Lighting
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December 18, 2019
Representative Kane Reflects On Legislative Accomplishments, Shortcomings At Mid-Session
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December 18, 2019
Grants Awarded To Shrewsbury And Westborough Fire Departments
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December 17, 2019
Task Force Would Target Illegal Marijuana Sellers
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December 13, 2019
Central MA & MetroWest Legislators Comment On Upcoming I-90 Project
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December 9, 2019
Shrewsbury Seniors Enjoy Early Thanksgiving Dinner
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December 5, 2019
Ex-Red Sox Bobby Jenks, In Sharing Struggle With Painkiller Addiction, Warns Against Concurrent Surgeries
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December 5, 2019
Representative Kane Maintains Perfect Voting Record
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